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had to larf....tee hee
For in the states are getting crusified for producing electic pick ups that when they roll over crush the occupants due to the weight of the batteries......
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Kenwood dishwasher. Can anyone explain
The "logic" of putting the controls on the top edge of the door so the moment the dishwasher is running you lose sight of it. In particular the time remaining display. I notice this design isn't...
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[OT] EVs and the used car market
Business news on the radio this morning contained an item about the state of the car market in 2022. One surprise was a comment that of all used cars, EV values were falling the fastest. Although the...
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Mounting a TV on the wall
I was asked to mount a new Philips 43 inch TV on the wall and the owner presented me with a ridiculously small bracket which, even with the extension pieces provided, wouldn't fit the mounting holes...
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OT:Lakeland Dual Basket Air Fryer
Lakeland Dual Basket Air Fryer As it's Xmas can I ask if anybody has one of these and what they think of it please. They are back in stock but I can't find any independent reviews which seems a bit...
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Happy Christmas
As per subject :-)
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Printng pdf (curious)
On a seasonal note (literally), I received a Christmas letter from my cousin as a pdf file. This was three pages long and included a lot of photographs. However, I could not get it to print. I tried...
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Recommendations wanted for compound drill table
I want to add a compound table to my pillar drill and, as usual, have stumbled when trying to decide which to buy because of the variable reviews. Has anyone here bought one that they thought was...
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led lights in cars
being happily behind the times and never worked or wanted a car with led lights what is the story with them?.....are any of the lights a standard size like bulbs?.....do you have to replace all of the...
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Heating Oil, 2000 L tank vs 1000 and water
My near neighbour has a 5 year old 2000L oil tank. His pump to pressurise the kerosine failled two days ago. He spent today draining the water out of his 2000L tank. This is the second time he has had...
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FYI: Energy Consumption Data (2023 Update)
Gas and electricity consumption data available to those with smart meters at seems pretty good (down to 30 minute intervals), but you do have to register with them and provide meter details.
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Water leak
We have a gulley in our roof and there's some sort of leak issue with it causing rainwater to come through the ceiling in a bathroom. As it's going to be a little while before I can get someone in, is...
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Firefox started crashing a lot in recent days
This started a few weeks ago for no obvious reason. Eventually I upgraded to 107.0.1 (Win 10/32 bit) and it still happens. Is anyone else using firefox with windows and having 'issues' ?. Andrew
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Not being able to find stuff!
I had some Fugen silicone tools, I wanted them bout couldn't find them so bought more. I have since found them and given them to my son. Now I want to do some caulking and can't find the replacements!...
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Odd Scam...what is the point of this?
Hí! Receipt for your payment to Target Inc. We thank you for shopping online with us and using PãyPãl as your payment partner. We have received your order on 21 Dec. 2022 , we are processing your...
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